New Apostolic Church Reading, PA

A weekly devotional for Lent.

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For those whose congregations that are not open, an on-demand video service will be available by 10:00am eastern time every Sunday morning during the month at www.nac-usa.org/sunday and the NAC USA YouTube channel. February 7 - Our Example teaches: Be poor! - Apostle Buehner February 14 - Our Example teaches: Be hungry! - Apostle Fendt February 17* - Our Example teaches: Reflect - District Apostle Kolb - Start of Passiontide February 21 - Our Example teaches: Do not weep! - A...postle Ferguson February 28 - Our Example teaches: Be Free! - Apostle Orlofski *Midweek service for February will be on Wednesday, February 17th to start Passiontide. This service will be a live webcast with District Apostle Kolb, with worship starting at 7:15pm eastern time and the opening hymn starting at 7:30pm eastern time. For those unable to connect to this service live, it will be available on-demand immediately following the service.

See it again-Sunday service and ordinations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9TavflfQ8&feature=youtu.be

Weekly devotional 1/25/21 And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." (Luke 17:5)... From the sermon series: Looking to Jesus Luke 17:56 is a short passage that deals with the power of faith. The Apostles - the messengers of Jesus, those who are actually closest to Him - ask Him to strengthen their faith. They know that their faith is weak and that strength can only come from Jesus. This shows that faith is not a work of man. Faith is dependent on a relationship with God, with Jesus Christ. It does not live on the basis of human capabilities, but by the power of Christ. Relationships are built on good conversations. Being that faith is dependent on a relationship with God, how have your conversations with God evolved over your lifetime? Journal Prompt: When praying, do I leave time and space for God to respond and answer me, thus increasing my faith?

worth watching again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqsWo5KDWsw&feature=emb_logo

Weekly devotional 1/18/21 "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him." (Matthew 17:15-16) From the sermon series: Looking to Jesus... Unlike the disciples, Jesus was able to heal this boy that the father was pleading for. Shortly after this specific passage, Jesus goes on to explain the importance of having faith. The Chief Apostle pointed out that Jesus heals us and has a desire to save us from the domination of evil. However, in order to be saved, we must do the will of God. Simply proclaiming that we are Christian, or knowing Bible verses, is not enough. One must shape their life around the teaching of Jesus Christ and have the gospel impact their decisions and the way they express themselves. In the modern world, people can express themselves to a variety of audiences. The Chief Apostle went on to encourage us to check our motivations and which spirit inspires us. The fruit of the Holy Spirit can be seen in self control, love, and kindness. Journal Prompt: When was the last time you took inventory of your motivations? Think of a time you previously expressed yourself in a way that wasn't fully in alignment with the Holy Spirit. Consider seeking reconciliation if a relationship was tarnished as a result.

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Weekly devotional 1/11/211 Jesus answered them and said, "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me." (John 7:16) From the sermon series: Looking to Jesus... On the second Sunday of the month we reflected on Jesus Christ as our teacher and example. Jesus is our teacher, who conveyed to us in word and deed what God expects of us, never seeking His own glory but teaching the will of God and giving all glory to God. In the same way, the Apostles sent by Him are to proclaim the will of the Son of God, not their own will. Jesus is our example in His relationship to God, in the way He ascribes glory to God, in how He sets the right priorities, and loves His neighbor. Jesus Christ is our example. His doctrine, which is never theoretical, gives us direction as to how a deep connection with God can indeed be made. If we orient ourselves by Jesus Christ and remain in fellowship with Him we will want to have a constant connection with Him. Let us do the same as Jesus Christ did and be obedient to the Father and cultivate an intimate prayer life. He gave glory to God alone when He said: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name (Matthew 6: 9 et seq.) Let us do the same. Journal Prompt: What has Jesus taught you in the last week? The last month? The last year?

weekly devotional 1/4/21 Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:1b-2a) From the sermon series: Looking to Jesus... On the first Sunday we celebrated our beginning of the year service and focus on Christ, our future. This is the motto issued by the Chief Apostle for the year 2021. We begin the new year with the certainty that Jesus is coming soon! Let us continue to prepare ourselves for the return of Christ by seeking His fellowship and orienting ourselves by His teaching. Let us concentrate on what is essential in our congregations: we all have the same goal, after all. After Hebrews 11 describes the path of the believer in the old covenant, chapter 12 is dedicated to the path of faith in the new covenant. Hebrews 12:1 emphasizes that the path of the believer in the old covenant is a model for the believers of the new covenant. The second part of the first verse calls upon believers to wage persistent battle against sin and the first part of the second verse encourages them to look up to Christ always, while remembering the temptation and suffering He had to bear. Through the cross and the resurrection Jesus Christ has become the author of our faith, and through His return He will be its finisher. Journal Prompt: How does Christ being your future impact your decisions and lifestyle today?

Weekly devotional 12/28/20 *For this Advent season, the weekly email devotionals will focus on the names of Jesus Christ. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (John 1:6-9)... In Scripture, darkness often represents evil or uncertainty, whereas light symbolizes truth, goodness, and holiness. John uses this dichotomy in the opening verses of his Gospel, describing Jesus as the Light of the world (John 8:12). In Jesus, we see the truth of God His love, His desire to be near us, His faithfulness. His light illuminates our true selves where we are striving for righteousness and where we often fall short. This clear gaze at our sin does not push us away from the Light, but rather, He opens the path for repentance, grace, and forgiveness. We hope in our future and share this hope with others, reflecting the light of Christ through our acts of love. Journal Prompt: What truths has Jesus brought to light in your life this year?

Weekly devotional 12/21/20 For this Advent season, the weekly email devotionals will focus on the names of Jesus Christ. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45)... The title, Son of Man, brings to our awareness the humanity of Jesus. In John 1:14, it says And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Jesus Christ, existing in perfect unity with the Father and the Spirit, gave up the riches of heaven to come to earth as a man, dwelling among us and becoming a humble Servant to all of humanity. On earth, He experienced the joys and sorrows of being human, and yet, was unlike any human He retained His divinity, living a life without sin. Jesus Christ’s incarnation as the Son of Man, making Himself poor and lowly so that we might be lifted up, is a sign of His deep love for us. Journal Prompt: As you reflect on the humility that Jesus displayed in becoming the Son of Man, in what ways can you practice humility this season?